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Subtract 1/40 from 63/54

1^st number: 1 9/54, 2^nd number: 1/40

63/54 - 1/40 is 137/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 40 is 1080
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 20 = 1080,
   63/54 = 63 × 20/54 × 20 = 1260/1080
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
   1/40 = 1 × 27/40 × 27 = 27/1080
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/1080 - 27/1080 = 1260 - 27/1080 = 1233/1080
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/120
6. In mixed form: 117/120

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